Grades 6–8

Remote Sensing

Worlds Apart Engineering Pathway and Remote Sensing on Mars Science Pathway.

Learners design technologies to learn about the surface of other planets like Mars (Engineering), and use NASA Mars data to choose a landing site for a rover (Science)!

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Science

Use NASA data to learn about sites on Mars and choose the best location to land a rover.

8 Activities • 45 minutes per Activity

Engineering

Design and create remote sensing devices to help scientists learn about the surface of Mars.

8 Activities • 45 minutes per Activity

Home & STEM Night

Engineer a device to split wavelengths of light. Use it to learn about different light sources. Design a way to illuminate dark areas.

2 Activities • 60 minutes total

Investigate and use real NASA data about Mars to select a landing site and design remote sensing devices.

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Science

Worlds Apart: Remote Sensing of Mars

In these Activities, youth answer the guiding question, “How can we use data collected from a distance to choose a landing site on Mars?”

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Engineering

Worlds Apart: Engineering Remote Sensing Devices

In these Adventures, youth answer the guiding question, “How can we design remote sensing devices to help scientists learn about a planet like Mars?”

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Home & STEM Night

Remote Sensing Devices and Exploring Light

These activities are designed for families to do at home, or for families and educators to to as a hands-on station at a STEM Night event.

Remote Sensing

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Remote Sensing Educator Resources

Improve Teamwork, Support Understanding, and Build 21st Century Skills

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Learning Resources

Find overviews, learning progressions, and tips to support your teaching.

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NASA Resources

Explore resources from NASA to learn more about space hazards.

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Live Events

Stay informed about upcoming live video events from NASA.